PCAOB mulls changes in quality control standards and inspections

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is planning to issue a concept release on revisions in quality control standards while making extensive changes in its inspections and audit reports.

PCAOB mulls changes in quality control standards and inspections


EY STEM Tribe platform launches in Seattle and Atlanta

Ernst & Young U.S. aims to introduce more female students to science, technology, engineering and math careers through its gamified learning platform.

EY STEM Tribe platform launches in Seattle and Atlanta


Art of Accounting: Preparing proposals

Frequently we are asked to prepare a formal proposal. This is usually done when the client or prospect is considering multiple firms and the decision will either be made by a board of directors or when the person making the decision feels the need to tangibly back up their decision.

Art of Accounting: Preparing proposals


Dealing with difficult clients

Everyone has them, but there are plenty of ways to deal with those painful clients, according to John Napolitano.

Dealing with difficult clients


FASB opens search for next technical director

The Financial Accounting Standards Board seeks candidates for the role of principal advisor to the chairman and board.

FASB opens search for next technical director


Firms on the move: DHG participates in Walk to End Alzheimer's

H&R Block launches Make Every Block Better campaign; Blumshapiro volunteers pack food for Thanksgiving Food Basket Campaign; and more CPA news.

Firms on the move: DHG participates in Walk to End Alzheimer's


People on the move: RoseRyan announces new CEO

BDO USA appoints first female board chair; the SEC names two Deputy Chief Accountants; and more personnel news.

People on the move: RoseRyan announces new CEO


QuickBooks Online releases updates

QuickBooks Online debuted new features in November, just in time for the holidays.

QuickBooks Online releases updates


Firms giving back: Protiviti donates ten millionth meal

Dixon Hughes Goodman donates $48K to the Alzheimer’s Association; Mazars USA announces its 2020 Giving Theme; and other charitable initiatives from firms across the country.

Firms giving back: Protiviti donates ten millionth meal


Identifying the right clients for CAS

A handy checklist for figuring out which prospects will benefit most from client accounting services.

Identifying the right clients for CAS